18/08/2023

Police Laptop And Notebook 'Fall From Vehicle' On M2

The PSNI are investigation the loss of a police officers laptop and notebook on Thursday, 17 August.

It is believed that the laptop and notebook feel from a moving vehicle on the M2 motorway at around 4.15pm yesterday.

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd has said that the laptop was immediately deactivated and has since been recovered, but that "sections of the notebook remain outstanding".

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd added: "Enquiries are underway to establish the contents of the notebook.

"We will be liaising with the Office of the Information Commissioner and have advised the Northern Ireland Policing Board and the Department of Justice.

"Anyone with information or who recovers any material is asked to contact police on 101."

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